Battles with depression, addiction, and eating disorders are often suffered in secrecy and silence. Surrounding yourself with people who have walked in your shoes can connect you with someone who will both celebrate your progress and hold you accountable when you need it most.   In this episode, Deena and Brian break down stereotypes around addiction and eating disorders and affirm the transformative nature of recovery communities.   In this episode, you also hear:  Benefits of community support outside of family   Addressing myths about who suffers from eating disorders  Recognizing the opposite of addiction is connection     Must-listen moments:   [00:03:32] Before entering treatment, my family had no clue how to talk to me, how to approach me, and they had no idea what I was going through, and it just led to arguments and frustration on both sides.  [00:09:38] Those are some of the best people because when you have triumphs and you're doing great, they're going to be right there cheerleading you on the way. When you hit rock bottom, they're going to be right there with you the whole way.  [00:18:00] Eating disorders thrive in secrecy, but recovery flourishes in community.     Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at eatthatfat@gmail.com  Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources.   Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next?    Podcast audio editing and show notes by  http://www.podcastabundance.com/services.